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For additional information:
Mark W. Funke
President & CEO
Joe T. Shockley, Jr.
EVP & CFO
(405) 372-2230 |
For Immediate Release
Southwest Bancorp, Inc. Reports Results for Third Quarter 2016
and Announces Quarterly Dividend
October 18, 2016, Stillwater, Oklahoma . . . . Southwest Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market - OKSB), (“Southwest”), today reported net income for the third quarter of 2016 of $4.3 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to $4.1 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2015. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 totaled $11.5 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, compared to $12.8 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.
Southwest announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share payable November 15, 2016 to shareholders of record as of November 1, 2016.
Mark Funke, President and CEO, stated, “Loan growth was solid in the third quarter and there was good improvement in noninterest income. Here are several takeaways from this quarter.
| · | | Total loans grew $58.7 million to $1.9 billion from the second quarter of 2016 and $332.0 million, or 21%, compared to the third quarter of 2015. We funded $98.2 million in new loans during the third quarter of 2016, making this our eleventh consecutive quarter of loan growth. |
| · | | The quarterly net interest margin was 3.42% at September 30, 2016, compared to 3.48% at June 30, 2016 and 3.34% at September 30, 2015. |
| · | | Pre-tax, pre-provision income was $8.3 million in the third quarter, an increase of 3.9% from $8.0 million in the second quarter of 2016 and an increase of 29.1% from $6.5 million in the third quarter of 2015. |
| · | | During the third quarter of 2016, we incurred $0.4 million in restructuring charges for branch closures and personnel reductions. |
| · | | The efficiency ratio for the third quarter of 2016 was 66.09%, compared to 65.70% for the second quarter of 2016 and 68.25% for the third quarter of 2015. |
| · | | During the third quarter of 2016, Southwest repurchased 61,639 shares for a total of $1.0 million. During the first nine months of 2016, Southwest repurchased 1,398,026 shares for a total of $22.1 million, and since August 2014, Southwest has repurchased 2,519,584 shares under the share repurchase programs for a total of $40.8 million. |
“Diluted earnings per share of $0.23 was up 4.5% from the same quarter a year ago. During the third quarter, we initiated the closure of three small branches combined with some personnel reductions. These tough decisions will allow us to operate more efficiently going forward. We will continue to focus our company on producing consistent, conservative, and sustainable earnings through the expansion of our revenue base while prudently managing risk and expenses.”
See Table 3 for details on pre-tax, pre-provision income, which is a non-GAAP financial measure.
Financial Overview
Condition: As of September 30, 2016, total assets were $2.5 billion, an increase of $65.8 million, when compared to June 30, 2016. As of September 30, 2016, total loans were $1.9 billion, an increase of $58.7 million from the prior quarter end. As of September 30, 2016, investment securities were $427.9 million, an increase of $5.6 million from the prior quarter end. Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2016 were $70.1 million, an increase of $2.0 million from June 30, 2016.
At September 30, 2016, the allowance for loan losses was $28.5 million, an increase of $1.6 million when compared to June 30, 2016 and an increase of $1.9 million when compared to September 30, 2015. The allowance for loan losses to portfolio loans was 1.52% as of September 30, 2016, compared to 1.48% as of June 30, 2016, and 1.73% as of September 30, 2015. The allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans was 116.02% as of September 30, 2016, compared to 120.39% as of June 30, 2016 and 176.38% as of September 30, 2015. The total allowance for loan losses combined with the purchase discount on acquired loans represents 1.78% of gross loans as of September 30, 2016, compared to 1.87% as of June 30, 2016.
Nonperforming loans were $24.5 million at September 30, 2016, an increase of $2.2 million from June 30, 2016, and an increase of $9.4 million from September 30, 2015. Other real estate was $2.1 million at both September 30, 2016 and June 30, 2016, and $2.3 million at September 30, 2015. Nonperforming assets were $26.6 million, or 1.42% of portfolio loans and other real estate, as of September 30, 2016, compared to $24.4 million, or 1.35% of portfolio loans and other real estate, as of June 30, 2016, and $17.4 million, or 1.12% of portfolio loans and other real estate, as of September 30, 2015.
As of September 30, 2016, total deposits were $1.9 billion, an increase of $45.1 million, when compared to June 30, 2016. Total core funding, which includes all non-brokered deposits and sweep repurchase agreements, comprised 81% of total funding as of September 30, 2016 and June 30, 2016. Wholesale funding, including Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings and brokered deposits, accounted for 19% of total funding at September 30, 2016 and June 30, 2016. See Table 7 for details on core funding and non-brokered deposits, which are non-GAAP financial measures.
The capital ratios of Southwest and Bank SNB as of September 30, 2016 exceeded the criteria for regulatory classification as “well-capitalized”. Southwest’s total regulatory capital was $341.2 million, for a total risk-based capital ratio of 15.21%, Common Equity Tier 1 capital was $268.0 million, for a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 11.95%, and Tier 1 capital was $313.0 million, for a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 13.95%. Bank SNB had total regulatory capital of $321.7 million, for a total risk-based capital ratio of 14.37% and Common Equity Tier 1 and Tier 1 capital of $293.6 million, for a Common Equity Tier 1 and Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 13.12%. Designation as a well-capitalized institution under regulations does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by bank regulators.
Third Quarter Results:
Summary: For the third quarter of 2016, net income was $4.3 million, compared to $5.4 million for the second quarter of 2016 and $4.1 million for the third quarter of 2015. Pre-tax, pre-provision income for the third quarter of 2016 was $8.3 million, compared to $8.0 million for the second quarter of 2016 and $6.4 million for the third quarter of 2015.
The $1.1 million decrease in net income compared to the second quarter of 2016 was primarily due to the $1.7 million provision for loan losses recorded in the third quarter, combined with $0.4 million in restructuring charges. The decrease in net income also includes a $0.1 million increase in net interest income, a $0.7 million increase in noninterest income and a $0.6 million decrease in income taxes, offset in part by a $0.9 million increase in noninterest expense.
The $0.2 million increase in net income compared to the third quarter of 2015 was due to a $3.3 million increase in net interest income and a $0.5 million increase in noninterest income, offset in part by a $1.7 million increase in the provision for loan losses, and a $2.1 million increase in noninterest expense. The increases in net interest income, noninterest income, and noninterest expense are due in part to the First Commercial Bancshares, Inc. acquisition that occurred in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Net Interest Income: Net interest income totaled $19.8 million for the third quarter of 2016, compared to $19.7 million for the second quarter of 2016 and $16.5 million for the third quarter of 2015. Net interest margin was 3.42% for the third quarter of 2016, compared to 3.48% for the second quarter of 2016 and 3.34% for the third quarter of 2015. Interest income for the third quarter of 2016 and the second quarter of 2016 includes $0.5 million and $0.2 million, of accelerated discount accretion, respectively. The net effects of these adjustments on the net interest margins were a 10 basis point and a 3 basis point increase, respectively, for each quarter. Average loans (including loans held for sale) for the third quarter of 2016 increased $33.2 million when compared to June 30, 2016, and $359.5 million when compared to September 30, 2015. Loans acquired in the fourth quarter of 2015 were $202.4 million. The benefit of the accelerated loan discount accretion was partially reduced by a $0.2 million decrease in interest income on investment securities caused by accelerated premium amortization, resulting from increased prepayment speeds.
Provision (Credit) for Loan Losses and Net Charge-offs: The provision for loan losses is the amount that is required to maintain the allowance for loan losses at an appropriate level based upon the inherent risks in the loan portfolio after the effects of net charge-offs or net recoveries for the period. The provision for loan losses was a provision of $1.7 million for the third quarter of 2016, compared to a provision of $10,000 for the second quarter of 2016, and a provision of $23,000 for the third quarter of 2015. The third quarter 2016 provision was driven primarily by the growth in the loan portfolio and changes in nonperforming loans. During the third quarter of 2016, net charge-offs totaled $0.1 million, or 0.03% (annualized) of average portfolio loans, compared to net charge-offs of $0.3 million, or 0.07% (annualized) of average portfolio loans for the second quarter of 2016 and net recoveries of $0.4 million, or (0.09%) (annualized) of average portfolio loans for the third quarter of 2015.
Noninterest Income: Noninterest income totaled $4.6 million for the third quarter of 2016, compared to $3.9 million for the second quarter of 2016 and $4.0 million for the third quarter of 2015.
The $0.7 million increase from the second quarter of 2016 is the result of a $0.1 million increase in service charges and fees, a $0.1 million increase in the gain on sales of mortgage loans and a $0.7 million increase in other noninterest income, which is primarily from customer risk management interest rate swap income, partially offset by a $0.2 million decrease in gain on sale of investment securities. Service charges and fees includes a $0.1 million and a $0.2 million impairment on mortgage servicing rights for the third quarter of 2016 and the second quarter of 2016, respectively. Other noninterest income includes a $0.1 million loss on disposition of fixed assets related to branch closures.
The $0.5 million increase from the third quarter of 2015 is the result of a $0.2 million increase in service charges and fees, a $0.2 million increase in the gain on sales of mortgage loans and a $0.1 million increase in other noninterest income, which is primarily from customer risk management interest rate swap income.
Noninterest Expense: Noninterest expense totaled $16.2 million for the third quarter of 2016, compared to $15.3 million for the second quarter of 2016 and $14.1 million for the third quarter of 2015.
The $0.9 million increase in noninterest expense from the second quarter of 2016 was due to a $0.2 million increase in personnel expense, a $0.4 million increase in occupancy, a $0.2 million increase in data processing, and a $0.4 million increase in the provision for unfunded loan commitments, offset in part by a $0.2 million decrease in other real estate expenses due to gains on the sales of properties during the quarter. The increase in personnel expense was due to severance and employee benefits, combined with increased mortgage commissions.
The $2.1 million increase in noninterest expense from the third quarter of 2015 consisted of a $1.4 million increase in personnel expense, a $0.8 million increase in occupancy related to branch closures, a $0.1 million increase in data processing and a $0.1 million increase in the provision for unfunded loan commitments, offset in part by a $0.3 million decrease in other real estate expense and a $0.1 million decrease in general and administrative expense.
Income Tax: Income tax expense totaled $2.2 million for the third quarter of 2016, compared to $2.9 million for the second quarter of 2016 and $2.3 million for the third quarter of 2015. The income tax expense fluctuates in relation to pre-tax income levels. The third quarter of 2016 effective tax rate was 34.45%, compared to 34.70% for the second quarter of 2016 and 35.84% for the third quarter of 2015. The decline in the effective tax rate includes the impact of an increase in tax exempt income, as a percentage of pre-tax income.
Year-to-Date Results:
Summary: Net income was $11.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $12.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The $1.3 million decrease in net income from 2015 is the result of a $9.1 million change in the provision for loan losses and a $6.3 million increase in noninterest expense due to increased personnel, occupancy, and general and administrative expenses, offset in part by an $11.4 million increase in net interest income, a $1.6 million increase in noninterest income, and a $1.1 million decrease in income taxes. The increases in net interest income, noninterest income, and noninterest expense, are due in part to the First Commercial Bancshares, Inc. acquisition that occurred in the fourth quarter of 2015. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, was also reduced by the restructuring charges of $0.4 million incurred in the third quarter of 2016.
Net Interest Income: Net interest income totaled $59.3 million for the first nine months of 2016, compared to $47.9 million for the first nine months of 2015, an increase of $11.4 million. Year-to-date net interest margin was 3.48%, compared to 3.30% for 2015. Interest income for the first nine months of 2016 includes $1.0 million of accelerated discount accretion. The net effect on the net interest margin was a 6 basis point increase for the nine-month period. Average loans (including loans held for sale) as of September 30, 2016 increased $363.2 million when compared to September 30, 2015. Loans acquired in the fourth quarter of 2015 were $202.4 million.
Provision (Credit) for Loan Losses and Net Charge-offs: The provision for loan losses is the amount of expense that is required to maintain the allowance for losses at an appropriate level based upon the inherent risks in the loan portfolio after the effects of net charge-offs or net recoveries for the period. The provision for loan losses was $6.1 million for the first nine months of 2016, compared to a negative provision of $3.0 million for the first nine months of 2015. The provision for loan losses for the first nine months of 2016 was driven by the growth in the loan portfolio and the impact of low energy prices combined with deterioration in a few general business credits. Net charge-offs totaled $3.8 million, or 0.28% (annualized) of average portfolio loans year-to-date as of September 30, 2016, compared to net recoveries of $1.1 million, or (0.11%) (annualized) of average portfolio loans for the same period in 2015.
Noninterest Income: Noninterest income totaled $11.8 million for the first nine months of 2016, compared to $10.3 million for the first nine months of 2015. The increase consists of a $0.5 million increase in service charges and fees, which for the first nine months of 2016 includes a $0.6 million impairment of mortgage servicing rights, a $0.4 million increase in gains on sales of mortgage loans, a $0.1 million increase in the gain on sale of investment securities, and a $0.6 million increase in other noninterest income, which includes income on bank owned life insurance and customer risk management interest rate swap income.
Noninterest Expense: Noninterest expense totaled $47.4 million for the first nine months of 2016, compared to $41.1 million for the first nine months of 2015. The increase consists of a $4.1 million increase in personnel expense, a $1.7 million increase in occupancy, a $0.2 million increase in data processing, a $0.2 million increase in FDIC and other insurance, a $0.2 million increase in the provision for unfunded loan commitments, and a $0.3 million increase in general and administrative expense, offset in part by a $0.4 million decrease in other real estate expense.
Income Tax: Income tax expense totaled $6.1 million for the first nine months of 2016, compared to $7.2 million for the first nine months of 2015. The income tax expense fluctuates in relation to pre-tax income levels. The year-to-date effective tax rate was 34.69% as of September 30, 2016, compared to 36.02% as of September 30, 2015. The decline in the effective tax rate includes the impact of an increase in tax exempt income, as a percentage of pre-tax income.
Conference Call
Southwest will host a conference call to review these results on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time). Investors, news media, and others may pre-register for the call using the following link to receive a special dial-in number and PIN: http://dpregister.com/10093635. Telephone participants who are unable to pre-register may access the call by telephone at 866-218-2402 (toll-free) or 412-902-4190 (international). Participants are encouraged to dial into the call approximately 10 minutes prior to the start time. The call and corresponding presentation slides will be webcast live on Southwest’s website at www.oksb.com or http://services.choruscall.com/links/oksb161019. An audio replay will be available one hour after the call at 877-344-
7529 (toll-free) or 412-317-0088 (international), conference number 10093635. Telephone replay access will be available until November 19, 2016.
Southwest Bancorp and Subsidiaries
Southwest is the holding company for Bank SNB, an Oklahoma state banking corporation (“Bank SNB”). Bank SNB offers commercial and consumer lending, deposit services, specialized cash management, and other financial services from offices in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and Colorado. Bank SNB was chartered in 1894 and Southwest was organized in 1981 as the holding company. At September 30, 2016, Southwest had total assets of approximately $2.5 billion, deposits of $1.9 billion, and shareholders’ equity of $283.8 million.
Southwest’s area of expertise focuses on the special financial needs of healthcare and health professionals, businesses and their managers and owners, commercial lending, energy banking, and commercial real estate borrowers. The strategic focus on healthcare lending was established in 1974. Southwest and its banking subsidiary provide credit and other remittance services, such as deposits, cash management, and document imaging for physicians and other healthcare practitioners to start or develop their practices and finance the development and purchase of medical offices, clinics, surgical care centers, hospitals, and similar facilities. As of September 30, 2016, approximately $443.6 million, or 24%, of loans were loans to individuals and businesses in the healthcare industry. Regular market reviews are conducted of (i) current and potential healthcare lending business, and (ii) the appropriate concentrations within healthcare based upon economic and regulatory conditions.
Southwest’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol OKSB.
Caution About Forward-Looking Statements
Southwest makes forward-looking statements in this news release that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provision for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These forward-looking statements include:
| · | | Statements of Southwest's goals, intentions, and expectations; |
| · | | Estimates of risks and of future costs and benefits; |
| · | | Expectations regarding Southwest’s future financial performance and the financial performance of its operating segments; |
| · | | Expectations regarding regulatory actions; |
| · | | Expectations regarding Southwest’s ability to utilize tax loss benefits; |
| · | | Expectations regarding Southwest’s stock repurchase program; |
| · | | Expectations regarding dividends; |
| · | | Expectations regarding acquisitions and divestitures; |
| · | | Assessments of loan quality, probable loan losses or negative provisions, and the amount and timing of loan payoffs; |
| · | | Estimates of the value of assets held for sale or available for sale; and |
| · | | Statements of Southwest’s ability to achieve financial and other goals. |
These forward-looking statements are subject to significant uncertainties because they are based upon: the amount and timing of future changes in interest rates, market behavior, and other economic conditions; future laws, regulations, and accounting principles; changes in regulatory standards and examination policies, and a variety of other matters. These other matters include, among other things, the direct and indirect effects of economic conditions on interest rates, credit quality, loan demand, liquidity, and monetary and supervisory policies of banking regulators. Because of these uncertainties, the actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements. In addition, Southwest's past growth and performance do not necessarily indicate future results. For other factors, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates and projections contained in forward-looking statements, please read Southwest’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. You are urged to carefully review and consider the cautionary statements and other disclosures made in those filings, specifically those under the heading “Risk Factors”.
The cautionary statements in this release also identify important factors and possible events that involve risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which the statements were made. Southwest does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this release, whether as a result of differences in actual results, changes in assumptions, or changes in other factors affecting such statements, except as required by law.
Southwest is required under generally accepted accounting principles to evaluate subsequent events and their impact, if any, on its financial statements as of September 30, 2016 through the date its financial statements are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The September 30, 2016 financial statements included in this release will be adjusted if necessary to properly reflect the impact of subsequent events on estimates used to prepare those statements.
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Financial Tables
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Unaudited Financial Highlights | Table 1 |
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition | Table 2 |
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations | Table 3 |
Unaudited Average Balances, Yields, and Rates-Quarterly | Table 4 |
Unaudited Average Balances, Yields, and Rates-YTD | Table 5 |
Unaudited Quarterly Summary Loan Data | Table 6 |
Unaudited Quarterly Summary Financial Data | Table 7 |
Unaudited Quarterly Supplemental Analytical Data | Table 8 |
